Mac vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Mac Rank #696

Lee Rank #715

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #715 for Lee.

Is Mac or Lee more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Lee at #715 in the United States.

What do Mac and Lee mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Mac and Lee boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.